SHRIMP BOLOGNESE

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This fishy take on the classic pasta sauce does everything the original does but with much less cooking. Tagliatelle is great, but you can use most other pasta shapes.

Provided by Yotam Ottolenghi

Categories     pastas, seafood, main course

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 small fennel bulb, roughly chopped
1/2 small onion, roughly chopped
5 garlic cloves, roughly chopped
1/2 teaspoon red-chile flakes
1 1/3 pounds/600 grams peeled, raw king prawns or extra-jumbo shrimp (or use the largest shrimp you can find)
1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon/90 milliliters olive oil
1 lemon, finely shaved to get 5 strips of peel and squeezed to get 1 tablespoon juice
3 tarragon sprigs (about 5 grams), plus 1 tablespoon chopped leaves for serving
3 1/2 tablespoons tomato paste
1/4 pound/120 grams cherry tomatoes, finely chopped
Salt and black pepper
1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon/90 milliliters Pernod (or a similar anise liqueur)
2 cups/500 milliliters chicken or vegetable stock
12 ounces/320 grams dried tagliatelle pasta

Steps:

  • Add the fennel, onion, garlic and chile flakes to the bowl of a food processor and pulse about 10 times, until more finely chopped. Add the shrimp and pulse another 10 times, until finely chopped. (Don't process too much; you don't want the shrimp to turn to a paste. Smaller shrimp will require less pulsing, though.)
  • Add 1/3 cup/70 milliliters oil to a large sauté pan set over medium-high heat with the lemon peel and tarragon sprigs. Gently fry for 2 minutes, then add the shrimp and fennel mixture. Fry, stirring every now and then for about 10 minutes, or until the shrimp have released and then reabsorbed their liquid.
  • Add the tomato paste, tomatoes, 1 1/4 teaspoons salt and a very generous amount of black pepper and fry for 4 minutes, stirring every now and then until the tomato paste becomes thick and sticky and begins to brown. Carefully pour in the Pernod and let it bubble away for 1 minute (it may flame).
  • Add the stock and 1 tablespoon lemon juice, turn the heat down to medium and simmer gently for 15 minutes, lowering the heat if it is bubbling too much. Discard the tarragon sprigs and lemon peel.
  • Meanwhile, cook the pasta per package instructions until al dente, then drain well and add to a large bowl. Pour over the sauce and toss together well. Transfer to a platter and drizzle over the remaining tablespoon/20 milliliters oil. Finish with plenty of pepper and the chopped tarragon and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 942, UnsaturatedFat 35 grams, Carbohydrate 79 grams, Fat 43 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 37 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Sodium 1243 milligrams, Sugar 8 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Sohan Miya
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I love this recipe! The shrimp bolognese is creamy and flavorful, and it's a great way to change up your pasta routine.


Junior Couts
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's easy to make and the shrimp bolognese is delicious. I served it over pasta and it was a hit with my family.


Temitope Raji
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I'm not a fan of seafood, but I loved this recipe! The shrimp bolognese is rich and flavorful, and the shrimp are cooked perfectly.


Zaynab Ismail
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat seafood. The shrimp bolognese is creamy and flavorful, and the shrimp are hidden in the sauce.


Modou Ceesay
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I love the combination of shrimp and pork in this bolognese. It's a unique and flavorful dish that's perfect for a special occasion.


Sialkoti Kuri
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This recipe is easy to follow and the shrimp bolognese is delicious. I served it over spaghetti and it was a hit with my family.


za.za.mariaA markhur
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I've made this recipe several times, and it's always a hit with my family. The shrimp bolognese is rich, flavorful, and satisfying. I highly recommend it!


Chandan Ray
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover shrimp. The shrimp bolognese is flavorful and delicious, and it's a great way to change up your pasta routine.


alwayne Irving
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I'm not a huge fan of shrimp, but I loved this recipe! The shrimp bolognese is creamy and flavorful, and the shrimp are perfectly cooked.


Megan Sturgeon
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This recipe is a keeper! The shrimp bolognese is rich, flavorful, and satisfying. I can't wait to make it again.


Shahram Khan
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I made this recipe for a party, and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the shrimp bolognese. It's a great dish for entertaining.


Sunny icy
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The shrimp bolognese is flavorful and delicious, and it comes together in under an hour.


Chen Lee Harry
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I love this recipe! The shrimp bolognese is creamy, flavorful, and easy to make. I've made it several times, and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Naveed Usman
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This recipe is a winner! The shrimp bolognese is rich, flavorful, and satisfying. I served it over spaghetti squash, and it was a hit with my family.


Chika Tumwesige
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This shrimp bolognese is a great way to change up your pasta routine. It's easy to make and packed with flavor. I used a combination of shrimp and ground beef, and it turned out great. I'll definitely be making this again!


Deeq Cabdrisaaq87
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I was skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it! The shrimp and pork bolognese is absolutely delicious. The sauce is creamy and flavorful, and the shrimp are perfectly cooked. I will definitely be making this again.


Vivi Kurui
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This shrimp bolognese is a delightful twist on the classic Italian dish. The combination of shrimp and pork is unique and flavorful, and the sauce is rich and creamy. I served it over pappardelle pasta, and it was a hit with my family.